NCCA LICENSE + AA, BA and MA DEGREES

Total Program Cost: $9135 (Courses, Tuition, Fees)
Payment Method: Pay As You Go

(Enrollment In This Program Requires a Minimum HS or Equivalent Diploma)
(Graduates Who Complete This Program Are Eligible To Continue Toward A Doctorate In A Special Curriculum)
Candidate must have completed HS/GED. This program is open to all mature Christian adults under the age of 30 with no degree, OR have less than five years of Christian leadership experience. If you are over the age of 30, AND have five (5) or more years of Christian leadership experience, you qualify for the Combination License + B.A. and M.A. Degree Program. Your mature age combined with life/ministry experience, allows you to bypass the A.A. requirements. Please refer to the Combination License + BA/MA Degree Program link.

Successful completion of all three phases of this program will fulfill the requirements for certification, license and the academic requirements for the for the A.A. in Christian Education, B.A. in Christian Counseling, and M.A. in Clinical Christian Counseling or Christian Counseling Psychology through the RMCM / NCCA degree assistance program. Note: For students who complete any of our NCCA license and degree programs resulting with the award of the Master's degree, will have the option to continue studies toward earning a doctorate degree in a special developed curriculum for our graduates that are not represented on the ministry web-site. Please inquire for further details.

The average completion time for this program is 24 - 36 months, which is based on the student's commitment of at least one hour a day in at-home study, personal study habits, and forward progress academically and financially.

  • Associate of Arts in Christian Education - Calvary Theological Seminary
  • Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counseling - Calvary Theological Seminary
  • Master of Arts in Clinical Christian Counseling (or) Christian Counseling Psychology - Student selection from list of affiliated colleges/universities/seminaries

    • COMBINATION LICENSE + A.A., B.A., & M.A. DEGREE CURRICULUM & COST

    PHASE ONE (13 Credits + Practicum Lab Credits)

    BCC101 - $250   Basic Christian Counseling     3 Credits     
    THE101 - $250   Temperament Theory     3 Credits     
    THE201 - $200   Test and Measurement     1 Credit     
    THE301 - $250   Temperament Therapy     3 Credits     
    PSY301 - $250   Christian Psychology & Counseling     3 Credits     
    SPV101 - $250 ($25 x 10)   Practicum Lab I      
    Supervision I Fee - $150

  • Ten (10) Practicum Using The A.P.S. + Written Reports
  • Sign & Submit NCCA's Copy Of Code Of Ethics
  • Responses To The 50 Ethical Questions From The NCCA Licensing Board Of Examiners (Provided In NCCA Documentation Package)
  • Completion of a 500 Question Equivilency Examination on the Bible "Open Book"
  • Photograph and Personal Resume'
  • Three Letters Of Reference Forms (Provided in NCCA Documentation Package)
  • Proof Of Ministerial Credential (For Professional Clinical Membership)
  • Phase One Application For Certification & Membership Form (Provided in NCCA Documentation Package)
  • $ 50 - Initial NCCA Membership and Certification Fee.
  • $ 50 - RMCM Ministries Processing Fee (br>
  • Statement Letter Addressing "Why I Want To Be A Member And Certified By The National Christian Counselor's Association"

    After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase I, the candidate (assuming everything is in order) will receive

  • NCCA Certified Temperament Counselor Credentials
  • NCCA Membership. Clinical Membership (non-clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy)

    PHASE TWO (9 Credits + Practicum Lab Credits)

    MPC300 - $250   Mastering Pastoral Counseling     3 Credits     
    TCS300 - $250   Temperament Case Studies     3 Credits     
    COD300 - $250   Counseling the Codependent     3 Credits      
    SPV201 - $375 ($25 x 15)   Practicum Lab II      

  • Supervision II Fee: $150

  • $1100 - AA Matriculation & Transfer Fees
  • $1200 - BA Matriculation & Transfer Fees
    Ministerial (Clergy Credentials Course     (Separately Required/Processed. See Notes Below)

    Complete and Submit The Following to Close Out Phase II for Initial Licensing:

  • Signed Phase Two Application and License Background Screening Forms. This licensing forms authorizes the N.C.C.A. to secure a national background check to verify each candidate’s history.
  • $100 - License Background Screening Fee
  • $50 - RMCM Ministries Processing Fee (Certification to License)
  • Proof Of Ministerial Credential (If Not Previously Submitted)

    After successfully completing all requirements for Phase II, the candidate (assuming everything is in order) will receive:

  • Initial license as Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor (L.C.P.C.) or if it best describes the candidate’s local ministry, he/she may request to be licensed as a Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor (L.C.C.C.) (regardless of degree level).

    PHASE THREE (36 Credits)

    Completion of Twelve (12) PSY9100 - 9900 Advanced Elective Courses at $180 each.
    Review List Of PSY9100 - PSY9900 Elective Courses
    Complete and Submit The Following To Close Out Phase III And Receive The M.A. Degree:

  • Two copies of a written thesis. This normally consists of 25 reports (case studies) developed from the candidate’s work with 25 individuals using the A.P.S. reports in Phases I and 2 Practicum Lab. Formats and examples are provided for all students.
  • $50 NCCA Fee to upgrade the candidate’s license to the M.A. level of Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor (L.C.P.C.), or Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor. (L.C.C.C.)
  • Letter Of Authorization stating that NCCA has the authority to release your records and assist you in obtaining your Master's degree.
  • $1500 Degree Matriculation and Transfer Fees for the Master Of Arts degree
    After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase 3, the candidate (assuming everything is in order) will receive:
  • Appropriate Board Certification counseling certificates for selected specialty areas from Phase III PSY9100 -9900 elective course selections.
  • Master of Arts degree in Clinical Christian Counseling is selected from the list of approved affiliated universities who participate in the RMCM / NCCA degree transfer program

    Additional Information Specific To This Program:

  • Program Time Limitations This is not a self-paced program. Each academic course has a specific time limitation for completion. The time allowed for completion of individual courses are liberal and very achievable. We understand that there may be an occasional reason to grant extensions due to medical or other hardships. We are flexible in granting temporary extensions by request, and on a case-by-case basis.
  • Ministerial (Clergy) Credentials Ministerial (Clergy) Credentials are not required for enrollment in this program, however, they must be obtained and proof provided not later than the end of Phase I (for NCCA Professional Clinical Membership), and certainly no later than the end of Phase II (For all License Programs)
  • * Ministerial Credential Course(s)Candidates who are already ordained, licensed or commissioned as a minister of the gospel; are automatically exempt from this requirement. Candidates who are not already ordained, licensed or commissioned as a minister of gospel will be required to complete at least one (1) course through our national church (National Conservative Christian Church) and become commissioned as a Minister of Counseling. Other projects or courses may be required of the national church based upon the student's ministry history. Obtaining and providing proof of personal ministerial (clergy) credentials is the sole responsibility of the candidate student., and is not an integral part of this program. Candidates who enroll without personal ministerial (clergy) credentials are urged to begin the separate processing for their clergy credentials early in Phase I. RMCM Ministries is well-qualified to advise and assist the student in any way in this process. Any candidate who enrolls and are unable to receive clergy commissioning, licensing or ordainment from their local church, we will assist students in an alternate route to obtain independent personal ministerial (clergy) credentials through our national church.
  • Degree Processing: This program is a combination Certification, License, + A.A., B.A., and M.A. Degree Program. Commitment to all three (3) phases of this program is required. A candidate cannot complete the A.A. or B.A. portion and then discontinue his/her studies unless providentially hindered. The A.A. and B.A. may be rendered invalid if the M.A. requirements are not fulfilled.
    Note: For students who complete any of our NCCA license and degree programs resulting with the award of the Master's degree have the option to continue studies toward earning their doctorate degree. RMCM Ministries has a specially developed curriculum for our graduates that are not represented on the ministry web-site. Please inquire for futher details.
  • All Associates and Bachelors degrees are awarded by Calvary Theological Seminary, and processed separately in Phase 2. The Masters degree in Clinical Christian Counseling is selected from the list of approved affiliated universities who participate in the RMCM / NCCA degree transfer program. There are several universities where the Masters can be obtained through the NCCA Degree Transfer Program. See Current List Of Affiliated Universities. The student will select the university of his or her choice and indicate that choice in a letter of authorization which accompanies the thesis submission and Master’s degree transfer request. The student does not contact the university directly. RMCM Ministries and NCCA serve as liaisons between the student and university.
  • Financial Obligations: All phased program costs (courses, practicum, supervisor, credential, membership and matriculation fees) must be paid in full, prior to our processing any candidate's verification documents to the N.C.C.A. to accomodate credentials and award of any degrees.
  • Annual membership and license renewal is required. Membership is $50 per year and license renewal is $20 per year (total $70). A signed affidavit verifying continuing education must be submitted annually with renewal.
  • Payment Method: Pay As You Go. (Personal Check, Cashier's Check, Money Order, Visa/MC/AMEX, PayPal
  • Discounts Are Available For Husband/Wife & Group Enrollments. Please Inquire For Details
  • Method of Instruction:Home Study, Textbooks, Workbooks, Closed-Book Proctored Exams, and Practicum. We additionally provide an interactive student access area (password protected), that includes, policies, procedures, forms, examples, a communication board, and other helpful assists to the student.
  • Supervision/Mentoring: Provided By An Advanced Certified N.C.C.A. Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor Who Is Also Board Certified In Supervision. Mentoring Is Accomplished By Phone, Fax, Mail, and/or Email, as required by the National Board Of Christian Clinical Therapists (N.B.C.C.T.)